The Guardian view on OnlyFans: revelations of abusive middlemen merit MPs’ attention | Editorial

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OnlyFans has grown significantly since its launch, becoming one of the UK's most successful internet startups with a valuation of over £3bn. The platform's business model is based on content creators producing and selling exclusive material to subscribers, with the company taking a 20% commission on earnings. The presence of middlemen taking a large portion of creators' earnings raises concerns about exploitation and the need for greater oversight and regulation of the industry.

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The Guardian view on OnlyFans: revelations of abusive middlemen merit MPs’ attention | Editorial

Reports of agents taking 50% of women’s earnings undermine the company’s rhetoric of empowerment Since its launch a decade ago, and throughout its journey to becoming one of the UK’s most successful internet startups, OnlyFans – which was valued at more than £3bn in April – has presented itself as a vehicle for content creators’ empowerment. Revelations of the role played by middlemen in transactions on the website,…